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Carefree AZ Information & History

Carefree is a beautiful community that is nestled away in the high desert about 15 miles northeast of Phoenix. The city of Carefree offers a break from the bustling metropolitan pace that is found in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.

Carefree is a relatively young community located in the Northeastern Valley. It was founded in the 1950's and was one of the first planned communities in Arizona. Residents of Carefree have the benefit of being surrounded by beautiful scenery. The natural terrain of Carefree is surely a sight to see. From the massive boulders, breath taking mountains, and delicate yet beautiful desert scenery,

Carefree is like something you would picture in a story book. The unusual rock boulders and outcroppings attract many visitors, eager to get a peek at the beautiful desert backdrop.

Carefree and nearby Cave Creek are often lumped together though there are many distinguishing differences. Carefree is distinguished by the sophistication that is so easily found throughout the area.

Carefree may have started as a posh residential planned community but by the late 1980’s the city was incorporated. Today Carefree offers prime historical themes and an upscale sense of resort style living.

Carefree offers a strong tourist trade that is helped along by such shopping centers as the El Pedregal Marketplace. There are many interesting and unique shops in Carefree and the same can be said for the cafes and restaurants that can be found in this area.

Carefree is home to one of the largest sundials in the Western Hemisphere. Many tourist travel to Carefree to see this scientifically important landmark.

Residents of Carefree take delight in the fact that they are surrounded by beauty and unique opportunities and that the big city is just a heartbeat away.

The website for information on Carefree is: http://www.carefree.org/.

 

 

The Cave Creek & Scottsdale School Districts serve this area! The following is the list of all the schools in Carefree, AZ.

Type
Name
Phone
Address
City
Charter School
Ventana Academic
(480) 488-9362
6424 E Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ
Elementary School
Desert Sun
(480) 575-2900
27880 N 64th St
Cave Creek, AZ
Middle School
Sonoran Trails
(480) 575-2200
33606 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ
High School
Career Success
(480) 575-0075
6424 E Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ



To see a more in depth listing of schools including private schools, special needs, and charter schools visit the Northeastern Valley Community Page.

If you plan to teach your child through some sort of homeschool program you need to get in touch with the Homeschooling Department of Maricopa County. The Department is located in Phoenix, AZ and can be reached by calling: (602) 506-3144.

 

 

Lodging
The Boulders Resort & Spa - Wyndham Luxury Resort
Carefree Resort & Villas

 

 

Demographics for Carefree

Carefree town, Arizona Statistics
Subject
Number Percent
Total Population:
2,927 100.0 %
Sex & Age
   
Male
1,453 49.6 %
Female
1,474 50.4 %
 
   
Under 5 years
63 2.2 %
5 to 9 years
102 3.5 %
10 to 14 years
130 4.4 %
15 to 19 years
107 3.7 %
20 to 24 years
29 1.0 %
25 to 34 years
102 3.5 %
35 to 44 years
349 11.9 %
45 to 54 years
570 19.5 %
55 to 59 years
336 11.5 %
60 to 64 years
280 9.6 %
65 to 74 years
491 16.8 %
75 to 84 years
295 10.1 %
85 years and over
73 2.5 %
 
   
Median age (years)
55.2 N/A
 
   
18 years and over
2,554 87.3 %
Male
1,259 43.0 %
Female
1,295 44.2 %
21 years and over
2,519 86.1 %
62 years and over
1,022 34.9 %
65 years and over
859 29.3 %
Male
439 15.0 %
Female
420 14.3 %
 
   
Race
   
One race
2,911 100.0 %
White
2,880 98.9 %
Black or African American
7 0.2 %
American Indian and Alaska Native
1 0.0 %
Asian
13 0.4 %
Asian Indian
4 0.1 %
Chinese
4 0.1 %
Filipino
0 0.0 %
Japanese
4 0.1 %
Korean
0 0.0 %
Vietnamese
1 0.0 %
Other Asian
0 0.0 %
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0 0.0 %
Native Hawaiian
0 0.0 %
Guamanian or Chamorro
0 0.0 %
Samoan
0 0.0 %
Other Pacific Islander
0 0.0 %
Some other race
10 0.3 %
Two or more races
16 0.5 %
 
   
Race alone or in combination with one or more other races:
   
White
2,896 99.5 %
Black or African American
7 0.2 %
American Indian and Alaska Native
9 0.3 %
Asian
17 0.6 %
Native Hawaiian and Other Islander
0 0.0 %
Some other race
14 0.5 %
 
   
Hispanic or Latino and race
   
Total Population
2,927 100.0 %
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
78 2.7 %
Mexican
44 1.5 %
Puerto Rican
7 0.2 %
Cuban
3 0.1 %
Other Hispanic or Latino
24 0.8 %
Not Hispanic or Latino
2,849 97.3 %
White alone
2,816 96.2 %
 
   
Relationship
   
\Total Population
2,927 100.0 %
In households
2,927 100.0 %
Householder
1,389 47.5 %
Spouse
924 31.6 %
Child
433 14.8 %
Own child under 18 years
346 11.8 %
Other relatives
82 2.8 %
Under 18 years
20 0.7 %
Non-relatives
99 3.4 %
Unmarried partner
49 1.7 %
In group quarters
0 0.0 %
Institutionalized population
0 0.0 %
non-institutionalized population
0 0.0 %
 
   
Households by Type
   
Total Households
1,389 100.0 %
Family households (families)
996 71.7 %
With own children under 18 years
198 14.3 %
Married-couple family
924 66.5 %
With own children under 18 years
160 11.5 %
Female householder, no husband present
44 3.2 %
With own children under 18 years
25 1.8 %
Non-Family households
393 28.3 %
Householder living alone
324 23.3 %
Householder 65 years and over
148 10.7 %
 
   
Households with individuals under 18 years
212 15.3 %
Households with individuals 65 years and over
585 42.1 %
 
   
Average Household size
2.11 N/A
Average family size
2.44 N/A
 
   
Housing Occupancy
   
Total housing units
1,769 100.0 %
Occupied housing units
1,389 78.5 %
Vacant housing units
380 21.5 %
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use
299 16.9 %
 
   
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)
2.7 N/A
Rental vacancy rate (percent)
7.9 N/A
 
   
Housing Tenure
   
Occupied housing units
1,389 100.0 %
Owner-occupied housing units.
1,225 88.2 %
Renter-occupied housing units.
164 11.8 %
 
   
Average household size of owner-occupied units
2.16 N/A
Average household size of renter-occupied units
1.69 N/A

 

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